Dr Robert P Naftel, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Nashville, TN

Dr Robert P Naftel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 3061 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 322-3000.

Dr Robert P Naftel is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000049820) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376757245.

Contact Information

Dr Robert P Naftel, MD
3061 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
(615) 322-3000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert P Naftel
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience18 Years
Location3061 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert P Naftel attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376757245
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274797980
  • Enrollment ID: I20130819000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert P Naftel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376757245NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD445452 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD0000049820 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162742

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Robert P Naftel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert P Naftel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert P Naftel, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

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Dr Robert P Naftel, MD
3061 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-0001

Ph: (615) 322-3000

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